Why Teaching Reading May Be the Best Part of Homeschooling

There’s nothing quite like the moment your child sounds out their first word—or finishes a whole book with a proud grin. Teaching reading at home isn’t just rewarding—it’s kind of electrifying. So, ho...

Art Lowers Stress

If I say that art boosts motor skills and creativity, you’ll probably nod and agree. But did you know it can do much more? A deep dive into research—including the World Health Organization’s review of...

Why We're Wild About Graphic Novels

If you've homeschooled for more than five minutes, you already know this: the more a child reads, the better his vocabulary and fluency become. It's a simple equation—but not always an easy one to sol...

Summer Math Drills

(The following is a video transcript. Scroll down to watch the video if you prefer.) Hope: Hi! It’s summertime here at Timberdoodle. We’ve been getting questions about what can we do with our childre...

Why We Fell in Love With All About Reading

If you've heard the buzz about All About Reading (AAR), it's for a good reason. The multisensory, mastery-based, stress-melting reading program works magic for readers of all ages and learning sty...

The Bible: It's Not Just Curriculum

(It's So Much More!) Every year, someone asks: "Hey, why doesn't Timberdoodle pack Bible studies into their curriculum kits?" And here's the thing: The Bible isn't a checklist item. It's not Tuesday's...

Spelling You See vs All About Spelling

(And Why Timberdoodle Loves Both!) One of our most popular questions: "Why do Timberdoodle kits use   Spelling You See   instead of   All About Spelling ?" Grab your pencils, friends, and let's dive ...

Why Don't We Add a Bible Portion to Our Curriculum?

From the time our children could sit in our laps, family devotion was a mainstay in our home, so teaching Bible to our children was paramount. But for too many families the sum total of Bible instruct...

Writing Challenges

“My child hates writing. How can I make it more enjoyable for her?” The starting point would be to find out why your kiddo hates writing. Does she not have the fine motor skills to form letters eas...

Implications of Literature Overview

You’ve seen it in our high school curriculum kits and on our website. But what is the Implications in Literature series really like? Hope is here to show you. Enjoy the tour! (The following is a vi...

Why We Chose Math-U-See

(And Why We Think You'll Love It Too!) Looking for a math program that's clear, kind, and makes sense? Welcome to Math-U-See — where math isn't just learned; it's truly understood. Hands-On, Brains...

Are Phonics Taught in Spelling You See?

A Guest Post by Jean Soyke We’re often asked if Spelling You See uses phonics to teach spelling. Learn how Spelling You See’s use of phonics differs from most other programs. It’s fun to be at a hom...

How to Schedule Mosdos Literature

(The following is a video transcript. Scroll down to watch the video if you prefer.) Hope: Our question for today is about the Mosdos literature program. You guys have given us feedback that it looks...

Mosdos Literature Overview

Literature cannot be neutral, but will either clash or harmonize with your family’s values. Mosdos Press Literature is a complete literature program that does not glamorize evil nor present subject ...

Math Showdown: Mastery Learning vs. Spiral Learning

If you've been researching math curriculum, you've probably stumbled across the terms "spiral learning" and "mastery learning" —and wondered what on earth the big deal is. Let's break it down for y...